SWITCH SYSTEM
PRODUCT BRIEF
SX6036
36-port Non-blocking Managed 56Gb/s InfiniBand/VPI SDN Switch System
SX6036 switch system provides the highest performing fabric solution
in a 1U form factor by delivering up to 4Tb/s of non-blocking bandwidth
with 200ns port-to-port latency.
Scaling-Out Data Centers with Fourteen
Data Rate (FDR) InfiniBand
Faster servers based on PCIe 3.0, combined
with high-performance storage and applications
that use increasingly complex computations,
are causing data bandwidth requirements to
spiral upward. As servers are deployed with
next generation processors, High-Performance
Computing (HPC) environments and Enterprise
Data Centers (EDC) will need every last bit
of bandwidth delivered with Mellanox’s next
generation of FDR InfiniBand high-speed smart
switches.
FDR
FDR InfiniBand technology moves from 8b/10b
encoding to a more efficient 64/66 encoding
while increasing the per lane signaling rate
to 14Gb/s. Mellanox end-to-end systems can
also take advantage of the efficiency of 64/66
encoding using Mellanox FDR 10 supporting 20%
more bandwidth over QDR using the same cables/
connectors designed for 40 GbE.
Sustained Network Performance
Built with Mellanox’s sixth latest SwitchX®
InfiniBand switch device, the SX6036 provides up
to thirty-six 56Gb/s full bi-direc­tional bandwidth
per port. These stand-alone switches are an ideal
choice for top-of-rack leaf connectivity or for
building small to extremely large sized clusters.
Why Software Defined Network (SDN)?
Data center networks have become exceedingly
complex. IT managers cannot optimize the
networks for their applications leading to
high CAPEX/OPEX, low ROI and IT headaches.
Mellanox InfiniBand SDN Switches ensure
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separation between control and data planes.
InfiniBand enables centralized management and
view of network. Programmability of the network
by external applications and enable cost effective,
simple and flat interconnect infrastructure.
The SX6036 enables efficient computing with
features such as static routing, adaptive routing,
and congestion control. These features ensure
the maximum effective fabric bandwidth by
eliminating congestion hot spots.
Virtual Protocal Interconnect® (VPI)
Virtual Protocol Interconnect (VPI) flexibility
enables any standard networking, clustering,
storage, and management protocol to seamlessly
operate over any converged network leveraging
a consolidated software stack. VPI simplifies
I/O system design and makes it easier for IT
managers to deploy infrastructure that meets the
challenges of a dynamic data center.
Management
SX6036 comes with an onboard subnet manager,
enabling simple, out-of-the-box fabric bring-up
for up to 648 nodes. The SX6036 MLNX-OS®
software delivers complete chassis management,
to manage the firmware, power supplies, fans,
ports and other interfaces.
SX6036 can also be coupled with Mellanox’s
Unified Fabric Manager™ (UFM™) software
for managing scale-out InfiniBand computing
environments. UFM enables data center operators
to efficiently provision, monitor and operate
the modern data center fabric. UFM boosts
application performance and ensures that the
fabric is up and running at all times.
HIGHLIGHTS
BENEFITS
–– Software Defined Network (SDN) support
–– Industry-leading, switch platform in
performance, power, and density
–– Designed for energy and cost savings
–– Quick and easy setup and management
–– Maximizes performance by removing fabric
congestions
–– Fabric Management for cluster and
converged I/O applications
KEY FEATURES
–– 36 FDR (56Gb/s) ports in a 1U switch
–– Up to 4Tb/s aggregate switching capacity
–– Compliant with IBTA 1.2.1 and 1.3
–– FDR/FDR10 support for Forward Error
Correction (FEC)
–– InfiniBand to Ethernet Bridging
–– Optional Redundant power supplies and fan
drawers
SX6036 36-port Non-blocking Managed 56Gb/s InfiniBand/VPI SDN Switch System
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SPECIFICATIONS
COMPLIANCE
MELLANOX SX6036
CONNECTORS AND CABLING
SAFETY
–– 19’’ rack mountable chassis, 1U with
optional redundant power supplies and Fan
units
–– 36 QSFP non blocking ports with aggregate
data throughput up to 4.032 Tb/s (FDR)
–– Port-to-port latency 200ns
–– QSFP connectors
–– Passive copper or active fiber cables
–– Fiber media adapters
–– US/Canada: cTUVus
–– EU: IEC60950
–– International: CB
–– Russia: GOST-R
–– Argentina: S-mark
SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS
–– Compliant with IBTA 1.21 and 1.3
–– 9 virtual lanes: 8 data + 1 management
–– 256 to 4Kbyte MTU
–– Adaptive Routing**
–– Congestion control**
–– Port Mirroring**
–– 4X48K entry linear forwarding data base
MANAGEMENT PORTS
–– Dual 100/1000 Ethernet ports
–– RS232 port over DB9
–– USB port
DEVICE MANAGEMENT
–– CLI or SNMP
FABRIC MANAGEMENT
–– On-board SM for fabrics up to 648 nodes
–– Unified Fabric Manager™ (UFM™) Agent
Ordering Part
Number
INDICATORS
–– Per port status LED Link, Activity
–– System status LEDs: System, fans, power
supplies
–– Port Error LED
–– Unit ID LED
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
–– Dimensions: 1.72’’H x 16.84’’W x 24.7’’D
–– Weight: 20.5 Lbs (9.3 Kgs)
POWER SUPPLY
–– Dual redundant slots
–– Hot plug operation
–– Input range: 100 - 240VAC
–– Frequency: 50-60Hz, single phase AC
COOLING
–– Front-to-rear or rear-to-front cooling option
–– Hot-swappable fan unit
–– Auto-heat sensing for silent fan operation
POWER CONSUMPTION
FDR - Typical power consumption:
–– Passive cable - 126W
–– Active cable - 231W
Description
MSX6036F-1SFS
SwitchX -2-based 36-port QSFP FDR 1U Managed InfiniBand switch system with a nonblocking switching capacity of 4Tb/s. 1PS, Standard depth, Forward airflow*, RoHS-6
MSX6036T-1SFS
SwitchX®-2-based 36-port QSFP FDR10 1U Managed InfiniBand switch system with a nonblocking switching capacity of 2.9Tb/s. 1PS, Standard depth, Forward airflow*, RoHS-6
MSX60-PF
300W Power supply with power supply side to connector side air flow for MSX60xx and
MSX10xx series switch systems
MSX60-PR
300W Power supply with connector side to power supply side air flow for MSX60xx and
MSX10xx series switch systems
UPGR-6036F-GW
InfiniBand to Ethernet gateway software license for Mellanox 6036 Series Switch
LIC-Fabric-Inspector
Enhanced InfiniBand Diagnostics license
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POWER SUPPLIES
–– China CCC
–– Korea KCC
EMC (EMISSIONS)
–– USA: FCC, Class A
–– Canada: ICES, Class A
–– EU: EN55022, Class A
–– EU: EN55024, Class A
–– EU: EN61000-3-2, Class A
–– EU: EN61000-3-3, Class A
–– Japan: VCCI, Class A
–– Australia: C-TICK
–– Brazil : ANATEL
–– Taiwan : BSMI
ENVIRONMENTAL
–– EU: IEC 60068-2-64: Random Vibration
–– EU: IEC 60068-2-29: Shocks, Type I / II
–– EU: IEC 60068-2-32: Fall Test
OPERATING CONDITIONS
–– Operating 0ºC to 45ºC,
Non Operating -40ºC to 70ºC
–– Humidity: Operating 5% to 95%
–– Altitude: Operating -60 to 2000m
ACOUSTIC
–– ISO 7779
–– ETS 300 753
OTHERS
–– RoHS-6 compliant
–– Rack-mountable, 1U
–– 1-year warranty
* Forward airflow is connector side outlet, Reverse airflow in connector side inlet. Reverse airflow option is available
in short depth
** Available in future release
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